Perspectives on Research with H5N1 Avian Influenza Scientific Inquiry, Communication, Controversy: Summary of a Workshop (2013) / Chapter Skim
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4 Scientists and the Social Contract
4 Scientists and the Social Contract
Pages 29-34
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whether there is a place for classification in life sciences research, and (6) the role of the public in scientific decision-making.
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Given the strong culture of openness in the biological sciences, Cook-Deegan believes that the current deliberations should be based on a presumption that the strong tendency toward openness in life sciences research will remain. He added that this tendency will serve the U.S.
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He urged that such a system ensure that the participants well understand the science. He envisioned, rather than an open consultation with the public, a mechanism whereby existing scientific bodies (such as institutional biosafety committees or the National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity)
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In the case of the H5N1 papers, Zimmer noted, journalists found themselves writing about research that they did not have access to: the relevant research papers had not been released, and although many scientists were quite open with journalists, a number were unwilling to talk with the media. Zimmer reflected on a commonly heard accusation that, in the uproar about the Fouchier and Kawaoka papers, journalists exaggerated the risks of conducting the research.
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Three themes emerged: how and whether to solicit the input of members of the general public in deliberations about regulating life sciences research of concern; how to communicate most effectively with the public about the regulatory oversight of and the review of research; and how to best create regulatory frameworks that warrant and/or inspire public confidence. Some discussants raised the question of how the public should be involved in the development of regulatory schemes.
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Dr. Cook-Deegan agreed and noted that many corporations devote a much more significant portion of their budgets to life sciences research than was the case in 1975.
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